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Great Britain: 219 billions pounds of deficit in private pension funds
ed benefit pension schemes in the private sector doubled in less than a year, reaching 219 billion pounds (232 billion euro) – the largest deficit since 2004. However, no need to panic, said...
19 March 2009
Germany: 5.5%-8.6% wage increases at Deutsche Telekom
m and the Ver.di union accepted the propositions made by the mediator called in to settle the block in the negotiations which started in early 2009. The agreement is valid for 24 months and mostly...
19 March 2009
Czech Republic: subsidies for employers to train workforce when activity is decreased
just released details of an extraordinary training subsidy program allocating CZK 3.3 billion (over 120 million euro) to bear the training costs of employees of businesses willing to keep their...
19 March 2009
Poland: bill amends appointment of works council members
rt invalidated some provisions of the law on the information and consultation of workers which gave unions priority in appointing works council members (see our dispatch No. 080555), the Ministry...
19 March 2009
Italy: first attempt to bring union unity back
he CGIL, Cisl and Uil unions met on March 16 – at the request of Gugliemo Epifani, CGIL leader – to launch a unitary approach on representation and union democracy. Notwithstanding a...
19 March 2009
United States: Senate takes time looking at the equal pay bill
ollowed the enactment of the “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act” (see our dispatch No. 090135) by President Obama, the “Paycheck Fairness Act” should be adopted by the Senate...
18 March 2009
Great Britain: annual paid leave for offshore employees included in resting time ashore
h 9, the Employment Appeal Tribunal of Edinburgh declared that the annual paid leaves of offshore employees have to be included in the resting periods ashore to which they are entitled. This is...
18 March 2009
Netherlands: “Invest into minorities to overcome workforce shortages” – interview with Mustapha Laboui
the largest trade union confederation in the Netherlands – the Federation of Dutch Unions (FNV) – is responsible for diversity. He tells Planet Labor about the main characteristics of...
18 March 2009
EU: the conciliation meeting between Council and Parliament on working time failed in spite of propositions on both sides
e revision of the working time directive met on the evening of March 17, without success. Since they cannot agree on the opt-out, the Council and the Parliament couldn’t reach a general...
18 March 2009
Great Britain: employers call on the government to postpone “tax on jobs”
lacement agencies will no longer enjoy reduced VAT, which enabled them to be taxed on commission only, on the condition that the organization employing the agency workers pays them directly. The...
18 March 2009
France Telecom: final step for the creation of France Telecom’s global works council
on of a global works council (CGM) within France Telecom entered its final phase. A draft agreement could be presented for signature in the spring. (Ref. 090291) Additional information level. This...
17 March 2009
Italy: Council of Ministers approves new measures against the crisis
arious workers, faster award of social dampers, possibility for jobseekers receiving compensation to accept odd jobs without losing their benefits. These are the new “anticrisis”...
17 March 2009
Germany: new wave of partial unemployment announced
tober 2008, German businesses have applied for partial unemployment measures for about 1.5 million employees – almost 410.000 in February alone. In sectors were the crisis is worst felt...
17 March 2009
Italy: the impact of European aids on the European auto market lead to new labor organization at Fiat
collars on partial unemployment in southern Italy to other regions to face the increase in production caused by the increased demand for certain models, the carmaker extended Cassa Integrazione...
17 March 2009
Great Britain: Toyota to cut UK wages and production by 10% to protect jobs
duction via a collective agreement. The need to reduce costs and avoid dismissals led staff representatives to accept this rescue plan, while other automotive businesses are sacrificing staff...
17 March 2009
Great Britain: government to provide better information to businesses to help them respect labor law
on helpline on labor law and health and safety issues is one of the key measures announced on March 5, 2009 by the Minister for Enterprise. The objective is to help businesses comply with the law...
17 March 2009
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The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...
8 December 2025
In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
31 October 2025
Candice Guillot, group director of employee experience and HR performance at Talan (7,000 employees), outlines for mind RH her vision and strategy for introducing artificial intelligence at the...
20 October 2025
On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
15 October 2025
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Pascale Rauline (Axa EWC): “European charter formalises ongoing and accelerated social dialogue on AI”
On 27 November, Axa and its European works council (EWC) signed a charter setting out principles governing the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and guaranteeing social dialogue on the...
3 December 2025
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Germany: crisis-hit industries cast shadow over 2026 bargaining cycle
In 2026, collective wage agreements for nearly 10 million employees in Germany are set to expire. With upcoming negotiations in crisis-hit 'pilot' sectors such as chemicals and metalworking, the...
2 December 2025
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Bulgaria: government approves bill to encourage sector-level collective bargaining
On 26 November, the Bulgarian government approved amendments to the labour code designed to reinforce the legal framework for sector-level collective bargaining. The reform aims to stimulate...
2 December 2025
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EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI
On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...
18 December 2025
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France: construction sector turns to long-term partial activity scheme
Amid the ongoing economic crisis hitting France’s construction sector, social partners in the public works industry (350,000 employees) signed an agreement at the end of October enabling companies...
21 November 2025
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Inditex European works council mobilises on value sharing
In a joint statement, 10 trade unions comprising the European works council of the Inditex clothing group are calling for rallies in Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, France, Italy and Germany...
24 November 2025